
A Hijaabi's love for fashion, food, travel, art & social issues
A girlfriend of mine was visiting me down from London with her son, and as most of us Dubaian’s do, we take our newcomers over to JBR for some much needed sunshine and R&R. Our kids had a great time at the water park and by the time it hit mid afternoon we were naturally starving.
As we were cautiously deciding on which restaurant to wreck our paychecks at, I noticed Poco Loco. Read more…
The Keffiyeh has long been a symbol of the Palestinian struggle and it’s not uncommon to see activists and protestors wrapped and sheathed with the Keffiyeh. More than just a political statement, several designers such as Givenchy, Cecile Copenhagen and Aziz Bekkaoui have integrated the Keffiyeh prints as a fashion statement. Read more…
Winter is pretty much done here and it’s really sad to admit it but here in Dubai, we are just about a month or two away from some severe heatstroke months. So before it gets unbearable I wanted to show you all how easy it is to dress up a turban and keep it casual cool by adding a few elements of layering while the weather is still in our favor. Read more…
The ESPRIT S/S16 Fashion Preview recently took place at the Andreaa’s Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, JBR, and simply put everything about the collection was about casual chic. The S/S 16 collection was effortlessly cool and had a definite touch of the 70’s flair put into it.
The Art scene is Dubai is getting more intense and diverse each year and this year’s Design Days was no disappointment. Design Days is an art fair that consists of workshops, educational seminars, art installations and represents local talent and international artists. Read more…
Outerwear is such a huge part of any Hijabi’s closet and with the return of the trench coat, it just adds more depth to the layering process. I managed to find a full length Chiffon Trench Coat in a soft Salmon Peach and is one of my fav pieces for the year. You just can’t go wrong with it.
A little weekend inspiration with that boyfriend shirt that’s lying in your closet. Read more…